Quick summary: Used Electric cars
Used electric cars range from €12,000 (Zoe, Leaf) to €50,000+ (Tesla). Zero emissions, €120/year motor tax. Check the battery SOH (>80% is good). Save €1,500-€2,000/year on fuel and maintenance. There is no SEAI grant on a used EV.
Buying new? Work out your 2026 grants with the EV grant calculator — €3,500 off at the till, plus VRT relief already in the price.
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Your next electric car, hassle-free
Buying a new electric can be pricey. But a used one is a different story. Here you'll find used electric cars at prices that actually make sense.
What nobody tells you about used electric cars
The million-euro question: how's the battery? That's the first thing to check. Always ask for the battery State of Health (SOH). Above 80% is a good number. And don't be scared of the mileage: an EV with 100,000 km has suffered far less mechanical wear than a diesel with the same.
With just \u20ac120/year motor tax, reduced toll charges, and running costs of about \u20ac2-3 per 100km when charging at home, the savings add up fast. Just make sure you have somewhere to charge \u2014 at home, at work, or at least a public charger nearby.
Why buy from a professional dealer on Autoza
Simple: here only professional dealerships sell. That means a written dealer warranty (typically 3–12 months, on top of your consumer rights), proper documentation and someone who's accountable if there are problems. Private sellers may have good cars, but they don't have the legal obligation to give you a warranty. Here, they do.
Plus, you can message the seller directly on WhatsApp, ask whatever you want and arrange a viewing with no middlemen. No unanswered emails.